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Keywords: partly, wholly, stem, surround, leaf

closely surrounding the base, as in clasping leaves

base that partly or wholly surrounds another structure, such as a leaf base surrounding a stem.

Enclosing the stem at least partly.

Term used to describe a leaf with no petiole and partly surrounding the stem.

A leaf whose base partly or wholly surrounds the stem.

Blade of the leaf extending beyond and surrounding the stem.

Surrounding or holding tightly, as a type of auricle.

partly surrounding another organ at the base.

Said of leaves that partially encircle the stem at the base.

Surrounding or partially wrapping around a stem. See drawing of leaf attachments.

Partly or completely surrounding the stem.

generally pertaining to leaves which partially surround a stem.

Leaf partly or wholly surrounding the stem.

When the base of a leaf is partly wrapped around the plant stem or stem-branches.

Partially surrounding the stem.

Clasping buttress is one that surrounds the corner of the wall being supported. See 'Buttresses' for other types.

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Keywords: crenellation, castles, concentric

Concentric Castles Crenellation

Keywords: encasing, angle

Encasing the angle.

Keywords: together, holding, parts

To hold parts together; holding.